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Mexican Hot Chocolate

This deliciously spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate recipe is a snap to make with just 6 simple ingredients in 5 minutes.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Hot Chocolate
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Megan Byrd

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk of choice (I used 2%)
  • 1 ½ oz dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
  • whipped cream and/or cinnamon optinonal for garnish

Instructions

  • Add milk, dark chocolate, brown sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, and cayenne pepper to a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Whisk until the chocolate is melted, the hot chocolate is steaming, and everything is well-combined.
  • Remove from heat. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream and a dust of cinnamon if desired. Drink up!

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Sodium: 125mg | Sugar: 39g
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